La Model 3 de Tesla revient à la charge avec une autonomie impressionnante de 333 miles (EPA)

In a boost for Tesla, the Agence pour la protection de l'environnement (EPA) a confirmé l'impressionnante autonomie de 333 miles de la nouvelle génération de véhicules. Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD). This model was absent from the U.S market for almost a year, with CEO Elon Musk attributing its discontinuation to excessive demand.

Earlier this month, Tesla began accepting new orders for the vehicle, anticipating deliveries later this year. Initial estimates from the automaker suggested a range exceeding 325 miles on a single charge. With the latest update on Tesla’s online configurator, the EPA’s 333-mile range rating came as a mild uplift from the initial projection.

Toutefois, ce chiffre est inférieur à l'objectif initial de Modèle 3 LR AWD, which claimed an impressive 358-mile range. This discrepancy is likely due to the new model’s supposé use of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cells from China, which possess a lower energy density than their nickel-based counterparts.

Furthermore, the vehicle qualifies for only half of the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. This suggests that its batteries are sourced outside North America. As of now, Tesla is signaling deliveries for the new Model 3 LR AWD in June.

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